Category Archives: Types of Whiskey

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Rye Whiskey, American

There are two types of whiskies you will find labeled “Rye Whiskey”, American rye whiskey which according to US law has specific requirements that we will discuss in this article…

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Irish Whiskey

In the 18 century Ireland had around 2000 stills in operation producing Irish whiskey. Today there are only 4 distilleries in operations. These are Cooley, Kilbeggan, New Midleton and Old…

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Scotch Whisky

When I think of whiskey I think of a rugged, unshaven, dusty cowboy walking through the saloon doors and sliding up to the bar. Bartender asks, “What’ll it be?” “Whiskey”,…

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Bourbon Whiskey

Bourbon is an American whiskey made from a minimum of 51% corn. The distilled fermented mash is then aged in new, charred Oak barrels. The name Bourbon whiskey was derived…